Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 23 at 4:53AM PST until November 23 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 23, 2024 - 4:53am
Expires:
November 23, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and
Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these
areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high
tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 AM PST Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4
feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.4 feet on 01/14/1980.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 800 AM PST.
Area Description:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA